This is a totally independent GardenAction opinion of the Stratford Garden Centre in Warwickshire. Click any picture to enlarge it.
PLANTS
This garden centre was medium sized and the range of
plants was fine for most of your everyday needs. One plus it has
over many garden centres is that about a third of the outside plant
area was under cover.
At the time of our visit there no outdoor help centre and there were
no staff in the outside area.
There were a couple of clever ideas at this garden centre. First, a
plastic cover had been laid over the gravel base. This made it easy
to navigate round the outside area especially if using a wheelchair.
All of the plant area was very clean and the healthy looking plants looked well cared for. It's a pity though that there was no published hardy plant guarantee.
PRICES Overall the prices for plants and gardening accessories was average. A typical shopping basket s shown below.
Rose, 3 litre pot �6.99 upwards
Common shrub (e.g. potentilla, hebe) �5.99
Clematis �8.99 upwards
Runner Bean seeds (4m) �2.79 (Unwins)
Multipurpose 100l �4.99
Fish, Blood and Bone, branded, 2.5kg not available in large size
Stainless steel fork �19.99 (Yeoman)
Economy spade �12.99 (Yeoman)
Tomorite 1 litre �2.99
Wild bird food 3.6kg �2.99
Medium cup of coffee in cafe �1.30